The Magic of Oz
The Magic of Oz
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The Magic of Oz

Written by L. Frank Baum & illustrated by John R. Neill
Part of the Oz Book Series
Hardcover
$29.99
$28.49
8 - 12
Reading age
269
Page count
145
Words per page
1110L
Lexile measure
Sep 29, 1999
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There’s trouble once again in the land of Oz!The mischievous boy Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word–Pyrzqxgl–can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends.While Ozma’s court plans a spectacular celebration for her birthday, Dorothy and the Wizard set out with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger to find a gift for their beloved princess. But in the Forest of Gugu they become entangled in the wicked plans and magical transformations of Kiki and the Nome King.Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki’s incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?This deluxe reproduction of the rare first edition features all twelve of Oz artist John R. Neill’s beautiful color plates, along with his nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings, making this the perfect present for Oz fans old and new.There’s trouble once again in the land of Oz! A mischievous boy named Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word–Pyrxqzgl–that can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, he has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? This deluxe edition features the complete original text, color plates, and black-and-white drawings.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688149772
    Publication Date
    September 29, 1999
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1919
    Page Count
    269
    Words Per Page
    145
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    98074774
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    48384073
    Lexile® Level
    1110L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    53959
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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